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Is crowdfunding the hero the comic scene needs? In Dec 2024 Diamond, the sole distributor of comics to most comic shops around the country, closed a distribution center leading to delays, damaged books, and retailer struggles. In mid Jan 2025, Diamond filed for bankruptcy. The industry as a whole is about to change.
One place that is expected to see a huge growth is crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter. Already we have seen mid-level publishers like Antarctic Press and Dynamite launching campaigns to get their books directly to consumers.
In this show we will discuss how indie creators are going to need to adapt to having higher level competition in the crowdfunding market.
Destiny will choose 3 indie comic campaigns for us to review. After offering tips we will choose ONE to back and support. Stay to the end to see who will be chosen in the Comic Book Showdown of Ultimate Destiny because in the end...There can Be only ONE!
THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY. Hosted by:
Matt Campbell from https://www.actionline-studios.com/
and
Smurf from https://5280geek.wordpress.com/
Show airs live on Fridays 11am Mountain Time
#ComicBooks #Kickstarter #Crowdfunding #IndieComics #Crowdfunding #ComicCreators #ActionlineStudios #NewEpisode #TheRealEP37 #DistributionIssues #ComicBookShowdownofUltimateDestiny #CBSUD #OrginalArt #OrginialStory #Submit #ComicCampaign #Popculture #SmurfsTake #5280Geek #StayGeeky
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Live from the Figus Studio Sponsored by BrickSlopes Colorado ( Brickslopes.com ), the state’s only locally owned and operated LEGO event, welcoming fans of all ages on April 26-27, 2025. Tickets available now and receive a 10% discount when you use the “staygeeky” at checkout.
This week Smurf has a few thoughts on shows and movies that kept him entertained during the super cold day’s of the past couple weeks. One in particular that sent him down the binging hole was From as many questions were asked, theories formed, and characters killed off. Netflix might be losing its touch with Documentaries since the Jerry Springer on leaves a lot to be desired, Dates for the next season of Reacher and Clarkson’s Farm, and a Daredevil trail that’s beautiful.
Wolf Man is in theaters now and might be more than the fans are looking for, Watson has a mediocre premiered on CBS and leaves a very large but obvious plot hole as they try to separate from Holms. Smurfs Take this week focuses on the new Paramount+ Star Trek Movie Section 31 and it’s not what he expected. All of this and more for your Weekend Geek Update.
#Podcast #WGU #Comics #Scifi #NerdNews #Popculture #DC #Marvel #Trailer #Horror #From #MGMPlus #Reacher #WoldfMan #StarTrek #Section31 #Watson #Amazon #Disney #Comics #DoctorDoom #NewShows #MCU #ConLife #LEGO #Brickslope #ElkindMedia #SmurfsTake #5280Geek #StayGeeky
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
The amount of money being raised through crowdfunding is insane! As of 2025, the comic category alone on Kickstarter has raised $274 million dollars!! Unfortunately, not every campaign is successful. In fact, only 42% of all Kickstarter campaigns succeed. However, we have learned what makes the most successful campaigns rise to the top and we are going to pass that knowledge on to you.
On today's show we are going to help some comic creators reach their goals!
Destiny will choose 3 indie comic campaigns for us to review. After offering tips we will choose ONE to back and support. Stay to the end to see who will be chosen in the Comic Book Showdown of Ultimate Destiny because in the end...There can Be only ONE!
A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets.
THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY.
Hosted by:
Matt Campbell from https://www.actionline-studios.com/
and
Smurf from https://5280geek.wordpress.com/
Show airs live on Fridays 11am Mountain Time
#ComicBooks #Kickstarter #Crowdfunding #IndieComics #Crowdfunding #ComicCreators #ActionlineStudios #NewEpisode #EP37 #ComicBookShowdownofUltimateDestiny #CBSUD #OrginalArt #OrginialStory #Submit #ComicCampaign #Popculture #SmurfsTake #5280Geek #StayGeeky
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Live from the Figus Studio Sponsored by BrickSlopes Colorado ( Brickslopes.com ), the state’s only locally owned and operated LEGO event, welcoming fans of all ages on April 26-27, 2025. Tickets available now and receive a 10% discount when you use the “staygeeky” at checkout.
Welcome to 2025 and your Weekend Geek Update, ready to fill you in on things across the Geekverse that have caught Smurfs attention. It doesn’t take long as we get his take on Nosferatu and is it worthy of all the hype. Dexter Original Sin, is it the Dexter we want? Squid Games 2 exceeds the first one and leaves the fans eager for more.
DC might be entering a new golden era thanks to James Gunn with the hit Creature Commandos, Superman trailer and now Lobo is set to for Supergirl next year. What If, Star Wars, Doctor Who and more as we blaze into the new year.
#Podcast #WGU #Comics #Scifi #NerdNews #Popculture #StarWars #SkeletonCrew #DC #Superman #Events #Netflix #Amazon #Disney #Dexter #Marvel #SquidGames #Nosferatu #CreatureCommandos #NewShows #MCU #ConLife #Horror #LEGO #Brickslope #ElkindMedia #SmurfsTake #5280Geek #StayGeeky
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Friday the 13th is a great day for killer cuts so we are going deep! Making comics is hard, getting people to buy them is even harder but we are here to help. Crowdfunding is revolutionizing the way indie comics are made and consumed. Tune in to learn more about the benefits and challenges of crowdfunding for indie comics and what it means for the future of the industry.
A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets.
THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY. Hosted by:
Matt Campbell from https://www.actionline-studios.com/
and
Smurf from https://5280geek.wordpress.com/
Show airs live on Fridays 11am Mountain Time
In the end, one of the 3 will be chosen to support each week! THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!
#ComicBooks #Kickstarter #Crowdfunding #IndieComics #Crowdfunding #ComicCreators #ActionlineStudios #NewEpisode #EP32 #ComicBookShowdownofUltimateDestiny #CBSUD #OrginalArt #OrginialStory #Submit #ComicCampaign #Popculture #SmurfsTake #5280Geek #StayGeeky
Saturday Dec 14, 2024
Saturday Dec 14, 2024
Live from the Figus Studio Sponsored by Dragon Meadery (dragonmeadery.com ) who is offering a discount on it’s award-winning mead when ordered online when you use the code WEB24 at check out. The latest in news that have caught Smurfs eye in the Geekverse starting with a live action Voltron.
Reactions to Star Wars Skeleton Crew, Gladiator 2, Dune Prophecy, and fans of Love, Death, and Robots need to get in on Amazon’s new series Secret Level based on various video Games. End of the line for Superman and Lois, Nightbitch vs. The Substance, and Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters Season 2. Thoughts on the new Gunn universe and what the MCU for 2025 looks like, all of this and more for your Weekend Geek Update.
#Podcast #WGU #Comics #Scifi #NerdNews #Popculture #StarWars #SkeletonCrew #DC #GreenLanters #Events #Netflix #Amazon #Kraven #Spiderman #Disney #SecretLevel #Voltron #Avengers4 #MCU #TheSubstance #LOTR #ConLife #COFOH #DragonMeadery #ElkindMedia #SmurfsTake #5280Geek #StayGeeky
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Thanksgiving is over so let's get back to talking comics! Got a comic crowdfunding campaign that’s live or will be at the time of the next show?
Join us Fridays, 11 AM MST for our weekly show, where we share tips, give feedback, and help creators like YOU succeed!
A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets.
THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY.
Hosted by:
Matt Campbell from https://www.actionline-studios.com/
and
Smurf from https://5280geek.wordpress.com/
In the end, one of the 3 will be chosen to support each week! THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!
#ComicBooks #Kickstarter #Crowdfunding #IndieComics #Crowdfunding #ComicCreators #ActionlineStudios #NewEpisode #EP31 #ComicBookShowdownofUltimateDestiny #CBSUD #OrginalArt #OrginialStory #Submit #ComicCampaign #Popculture #SmurfsTake #5280Geek #StayGeeky
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Experience the resurrection of the legendary horror classic "London After Midnight" in graphic novel form. We got an exclusive interview with Dirk Manning to discover how the lost horror film has been REVIVED! London After Midnight is just the beginning, there’s more to come as Dirk explains this Kickstarter and who will be the focus of the next one.
#Interview #Horror #ClassicHorror #LondonAfterMidnight #KickStarter #BeyondtheWheel #GraphicNovel #WheelofComicBookDestiny #Comics #WGU #SpotlightInterview #Popculture #ActionLineStudios #DirkManning #SmurfsTake #5280Geek #StayGeeky
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Crowdfunding is revolutionizing the way indie comics are made and consumed. Tune in to learn more about the benefits and challenges of crowdfunding for indie comics and what it means for the future of the industry.
Click here to learn more tips on making comics! • https://www.youtube.com/live/PBT8nWEx4b4?si=l-elW1S68ONkdWZY
A weekly show dedicated to #indiecomics you need to see and helpful tips on Mastering Comic Book #crowdfunding Secrets.
THE COMIC BOOK SHOWDOWN OF ULTIMATE DESTINY.
Hosted by:
Matt Campbell from https://www.actionline-studios.com/
and
Smurf from https://5280geek.wordpress.com/
Show airs live on Fridays 11am Mountain Time
In the end, one of the 3 will be chosen to support each week! THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!
#ComicBooks #Kickstarter #Crowdfunding #IndieComics #Crowdfunding #ActionlineStudios #NewEpisode #EP30 #ComicBookShowdownofUltimateDestiny #CBSUD #OrginalArt #OrginialStory #Submit #ComicCampaign #Popculture #SmurfsTake #5280Geek #StayGeeky
Friday Nov 15, 2024
Friday Nov 15, 2024
Live from the Figus Studio it’s the Weekend Geek Update Sponsored by Dragon Meadery (dragonmeadery.com/shop) use code WEB24 for BOGO 25% off when you shop online!
This week Smurf tries to decide if he like the new Ranma ½ animated series on Netflix and while he’s at it lets you know about a few he does like that you might want to consider. It’s the end of the road for Agatha so what’s next. The last few episodes of Tulsa King and Superman & Lois are upon us so let’s catch you up.
Trailers for Captain America, Thunderbolts, and Skeleton Crew that have Smurf very excited. What If comes to an end with season 3, A new Dune series premiers on HBO this weekend, a potential sequel to Godzilla Minus One, and Smurfs final take on the Penguin series. All of this and more for your Weekend Geek Update.
#Podcast #WGU #Comics #Scifi #NerdNews #GeekNews #Popculture #StarWars #SkeletonCrew #DC #Penguin #Events #Netflix #TulsaKing #Disney #AgathaAllAlong #WhatIf #Dune #SupermanandLois #Animated #Ranma #Termanitor #MCU #CaptainAmerica #Thunderbolts #ConLife #DragonMeadery #ElkindMedia #SmurfsTake #5280Geek #StayGeeky